Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 08/21/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District Board of Directors decided to enhance the Request for Proposals document, and defer a separation agreement with the current general manager, and defer appointing an interim general manager at Tuesday night’s meeting. 

All three items will be deferred until the Aug. 28 meeting. 

Director of Human Resources Erin Feore said 24 candidates applied for the general manager position. 

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Originally Published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, August 19th, Submitted

Pollutant control measures kept over 550,000 pounds of fine sediment out of lake in 2023 despite extended snowmelt period, new California-Nevada report shows.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – A bi-state effort to reduce pollution and restore Lake Tahoe’s world-famous water clarity kept significant amounts of stormwater and fine-grained sediment out of the lake in 2023, despite challenges from a winter of record snowfall and runoff, according to an annual lake performance report released today.

While a prolonged snowmelt period in spring 2023 swept sediment into the lake and reduced clarity, partners in the Lake Tahoe Total Maximum Daily Load Program (TMDL Program) helped keep the lake’s annual average clarity at around 68 feet, which is in line with what has been observed over the past two decades, the bi-state report shows. This was achieved despite continuous periods of heavy snowfall and cold temperatures in 2023, which hindered street sweeping and stormwater infiltration efforts for long stretches.

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Originally published in Travel & Leisure, 08/12/2024, Written by Dobrina Zhakova

From California to Vermont, these small towns are some of the country’s most sought-after communities to call home, according to real estate experts.

#1 – Incline Village, NV

This upscale community on the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe is far from being just another resort town. Unlike similar vacation destinations, Incline Village has everything its approximately 9,000 residents need to live here full-time: a hospital, pharmacies, schools, grocery stores, a university campus (University of Nevada, Reno), and a library.

Of course, there’s no shortage of recreational amenities such as private beaches, a boat launch, pools, golf courses, and even an in-town ski resort, Diamond Peak. Residents also enjoy no income tax and relatively low property taxes, according to Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty agent David Duffie.

“The most popular neighborhoods are near the lake or in areas with great lake views,” added Duffie. “These include Lakefront, Mill Creek, and Lakeview subdivisions for lake proximity, and the Eastern Slope for views.”

However, relocating to Incline Village isn’t cheap. According to Zillow, the median home value is $1,411,680.

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If you work in the North Tahoe / Truckee area please take this survey!

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You can enter to win one of five gift cards to Safeway for $100. Your responses will help the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Management Association with a project to improve commuter transportation options in the region.

The survey is open through September 6. Please share it with others who work in North Tahoe / Truckee. Thank you for your input!

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Si trabaja en la zona de North Tahoe / Truckee, ¡le rogamos que responda a esta encuesta!

Puede participar para ganar una de las cinco tarjetas regalo de Safeway por valor de 100 dólares. Sus respuestas ayudarán a la Asociación de Gestión del Transporte de Truckee North Tahoe con un proyecto para mejorar las opciones de transporte de pasajeros en la región.

La encuesta está abierta hasta el 6 de septiembre. Por favor, compártalo con otras personas que trabajen en North Tahoe / Truckee. Gracias por su aportación.

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 08/09/2024, Written by Clare McArther

Three summers ago, the Caldor Fire burned its way up the Western Slope into the Tahoe Basin, scorching 221,835 acres. The fire burned for over two months, cloaking the lake and its surrounding communities in unprecedented smoke. While hundreds fled the area — by choice or mandatory evacuation — scientists took to the water to try and better understand how the smoke and ash were impacting the lake. 

With wildfires increasing in frequency and intensity, especially in California, understanding their impact on such a vital resource is key. Ten of the largest California wildfires in recorded history have occurred in the last 20 years with five taking place in 2020 alone, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System. 

“Fire is going to be a bigger component of the landscape for the next 100 years, without question, under best case scenarios,” confirms Dr. Steve Sadro, U.C. Davis associate professor of environmental science and policy.

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Photo: Researchers from all around the basin collected data on water quality, ash nutrient content, algae growth and more. Photos by Linda Carter

Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 08/07/2024, Written by Brenna O’Boyle

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Incline Village General Improvement District has made no effort to control payroll costs, according to the May 2024 Treasurer’s report presented by Trustee Raymond Tulloch during the Wednesday, July 31 board of trustees meeting.

“We’re running well ahead of budget, which is not a good thing in this case,” Tulloch said. 

Total payroll and accounts payable expenses are $4,649,661. 

Total year to date payroll and accounts payable are $53,902,035. 

Tulloch went over the investments including total market value of investments $36,220,829; total monthly interest and dividends $141,539; and total monthly deposits, withdrawals and change in value $17,964. 

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Submitted by NLTFPD, Tia Rancourt, 08/07/2024

Summer is in full gear and the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District wants to help you lower the risk of wildfires in our community and, your home. 

Chipping & Defensible Space Inspections:

Remember to sign up for your FREE Defensible Space Inspection and take advantage of our Chipping Service. Both services are free! Service requests are addressed on a first-come, first-served basis so sign up today! 

To sign up for a Defensible Space Inspection visit https://www.defensiblespacereport.org/northlaketahoe.

To sign up for Chipping Service visit https://reserve.chipperday.com/northlaketahoe. Take advantage of Waste Management’s Residential Curbside yard Debris Recycling Program. The next collection will be September 10 – November 1, 2024

Safeguard your home from potential wildfires and learn more about what you can do to protect your home, for example home hardening. Discover what you can do to retrofit existing components of your home to withstand fire.

Evacuation:

In the event of an evacuation or other type of disaster, how do you stay informed? For Washoe County residents, please sign up forCodeRED. Remember to Make a plan, Assemble a Kit and Stay informed. Learn more about what to expect in an evacuation. The Washoe County Emergency Management team put together an informative Evacuation Video that outlines the sequence of events in an evacuation:

1. First responders (fire or law enforcement) determine public threats.
2. Evacuation area is based on several details such as speed of threat, likelihood of impact to an area, population of area etc. 
3. Request is sent to Emergency Management for an Evacuation Alert.
4. Evacuation point is identified – Emergency Management works with Emergency Shelter Council to identify an evacuation point or shelter location. Once the location is decided it is populated on the Perimeter map www.perimetermap.com/washoe.
5. Evacuation alerts are sent via alerting software. Alerts are sent through several ways including wireless emergency alerts, cell towers to cell phones, emergency alerting system (EAS) to radios and television, reverse dial to landlines, emails, TTD, and social media.
6. Alerts and information can always be found at www.perimetermap.com/washoe or, www.emergencywashoe.com. Alerts will include information such as type of threat, directions, where to go, how to find information and to link towww.perimermap.com which will show information on evacuation areas, routes, road closures, and where you are in relation to all of those things.
7. Factors in selecting an evacuation area include: the size and population density of an area, local events, the number of roads in and out of the area, and the speed of the threat towards the area.
8. Phase evacuation to avoid traffic – first responders will attempt to evacuate areas in phases to avoid traffic issues and secondary emergencies. 
9. Expect to see various first responders and supportive agencies during an evacuation event. 

Practice your personal preparedness evacuation plans and drills. For more information or a template on how to build your plan, please visit www.washoeready.com.

Summer Fire Restrictions:

Our summer fire restrictions are still in effect for Incline Village and Crystal Bay, NV. Recreational fires (wood or charcoal fire within a non-combustible container with a 1/8” mesh screen) are still allowed with a permit.

Please note, however, that recreational fires are not permissible on short-term rental properties. Visit www.nltfpd.org/outdoor-burning for more information.

Barbeque grilling (natural gas, propane, charcoal) is still allowed. All grilling appliances shall be used within the manufacturer’s guidelines and recommendations. This also includes smokers and pellet stoves.

Follow these simple safety tips when using solid-fuel, charcoal, or propane grills.

• Propane, charcoal, and other solid-fuel grills should only be used outdoors.
• The grill should be placed far away from the home, deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches.
• Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area.
• Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill.
• Never leave your grill unattended.
• Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting it.

Charcoal Grills:

• Charcoal grills are prohibited on combustible surfaces.
• There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel.
• If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire.

• Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources.
• There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use.
• When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container. Contact the Fire District for a free ash can (residents will need to have some type of wood-burning heating appliance to be considered for the program). To obtain a free ash can, residents may fill out an application at the Fire District Administration Office, 866 Oriole Way, Incline Village. If the required criteria are met, an ash can will be provided.

Propane Grills:

• Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year.
• Apply light soap and water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles.
• If your grill has a gas leak, by smell, or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. If the leak stops, get the grill serviced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department.
• If you smell gas while cooking, immediately leave the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill.
• If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 15 minutes before re-lighting it.

Please note: No open flame of any kind is allowed during Red Flag Warnings.

Fire restrictions may be different in other Fire Districts, State and Federal lands.